The team initially deployed to the Fort Dix, New Jersey area, and
subsequently, sent to Little Ferry and Moonachie areas to conduct search
and rescue operations, partnering with New Jersey Army National Guard
units and the North Carolina Air National Guard. The team also worked in
Staten Island, N.Y.

VATF-1 conducted water rescue operations using inflatable boats and
going door-to-door, evacuating residents during the first several days
after the storm. They continued to help residents by providing various
types of humanitarian assistance throughout the deployment period.

All associated costs for VATF-1 are paid for by the Department of
Homeland Security.

For more information, call Daniel L. Schmidt or Captain I Randal Bittinger,
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, 703-246-3801 and TTY: 711.
Duty PIO (Weekends/After-hours): 703-877-3702
Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs,
services and activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.
4100 Chain Bridge Road
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